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Read more about the article To Rule Is A Riot – Death And Taxes Across The Middle Ages

To Rule Is A Riot – Death And Taxes Across The Middle Ages

  • Post author:SErakanto
  • Post published:March 28, 2021
  • Post category:Game Reviews

A game of strategy on a whopping scale, Crusader Kings III surprises with its personal and tender moments. Dynasties are built of people, after all.

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Read more about the article It takes patience to enjoy For Honor’s brutal melee

It takes patience to enjoy For Honor’s brutal melee

  • Post author:Teemu M.
  • Post published:March 22, 2021
  • Post category:Game Reviews

For Honor is a flawed action fighting game but offers a uniquely heavy combat experience.

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Read more about the article Escape from Tarkov: I Sell Old Graphics Cards on The Black Market and I’m Filthy Rich

Escape from Tarkov: I Sell Old Graphics Cards on The Black Market and I’m Filthy Rich

  • Post author:AAhonen
  • Post published:March 21, 2021
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Escape from Tarkov pushes you to your tactical limits in a realistic and hardcore first-person shooter. Do you have what it takes to escape? Or will you fall to some guy sitting in a bush?

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Read more about the article Dead by Daylight; Face the Fear or Hunt the Weak

Dead by Daylight; Face the Fear or Hunt the Weak

  • Post author:AAhonen
  • Post published:March 15, 2021
  • Post category:Game Reviews

The classic horror movie chase scene, turned into a survival horror game in this intense 1v4 co-op game. Does Dead by Daylight still have enough energy to keep going after four years? #gamereview

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Read more about the article Tom Clancy’s The Division 2: Tactical Number Comparing Simulator

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2: Tactical Number Comparing Simulator

  • Post author:AAhonen
  • Post published:March 2, 2021
  • Post category:Game Reviews

When a man-made pandemic tears the world apart and you are forced to try and fight back against the forces that caused it to save it, does your new gun doing slightly more damage than your old gun matter?

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Read more about the article Horace – A robot to remember

Horace – A robot to remember

  • Post author:EKorkka
  • Post published:February 6, 2021
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Time travel, bullet hells, rhythm games, platforming and so much more. Horace gives the player way more than they would expect.  What starts as a more traditional pixel-art game soon evolves into something much bigger. 

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Read more about the article Cuphead – A devilish masterpiece

Cuphead – A devilish masterpiece

  • Post author:EKorkka
  • Post published:January 23, 2021
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Graphics that look straight from 1930s animation and a soundtrack to match. Cuphead is a beautiful platformer that is extremely challenging yet so so so rewarding.

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Read more about the article PAYDAY 2: Heist Banks, Get Money, Become Infamous

PAYDAY 2: Heist Banks, Get Money, Become Infamous

  • Post author:AAhonen
  • Post published:January 13, 2021
  • Post category:Game Reviews

A review for PAYDAY 2, a co-op first person shooter focused on pulling off daring heists. Does it still hold up after 7 years, or should the Payday Gang cash out?

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Read more about the article Yakuza: Like a Dragon; How a Genre Shift Can Revitalize A Stale Series

Yakuza: Like a Dragon; How a Genre Shift Can Revitalize A Stale Series

  • Post author:AAhonen
  • Post published:January 7, 2021
  • Post category:Features

A game review of Yakuza: Like a Dragon after beating the main story. A Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) set in a series known for beat 'em up gameplay, how does this black sheep fit in and does it bring honor to its family?

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Read more about the article How is Star Wars: The Old Republic as a single-player experience in 2020.

How is Star Wars: The Old Republic as a single-player experience in 2020.

  • Post author:Aleksi Tikkakoski
  • Post published:December 28, 2020
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Not so long ago, at the Bioware studio.... Star Wars: The Old Republic received updates that made it more accessible for solo players. Here is a review where Aleksi explores these changes to see how they’ve succeeded. #starwars #swtor #mmorpg

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Read more about the article The Current State of World of Warcraft; Why Shadowlands Need to Be Good

The Current State of World of Warcraft; Why Shadowlands Need to Be Good

  • Post author:AAhonen
  • Post published:December 17, 2020
  • Post category:Features

An experienced player's thoughts regarding the future of Blizzard's World of Warcraft. Can Shadowlands bring resurrect WoW to fight for the MMORPG crown against FFXIV?

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Read more about the article Animal Farm meets the Russian revolution in Tooth and Tail

Animal Farm meets the Russian revolution in Tooth and Tail

  • Post author:BPuha
  • Post published:December 9, 2020
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Tooth and Tail takes the old genre of real-time-strategy and infuses it with fresh and innovative mechanics and just the right amount of anthropomorphic cannibal animals. Absurd in just the right ways, don’t you think?

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Read more about the article Not a Lot Happening When You’re Adrift at Sea: Raft Review

Not a Lot Happening When You’re Adrift at Sea: Raft Review

  • Post author:Maija Johansson
  • Post published:December 3, 2020
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Raft is visually pleasing, but unless you can find inner peace and focus on collecting debris while slowly drifting at sea, it might leave you cold. The game tries to sell adventure and survival, but both fall a bit flat in the end.

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Read more about the article Gamer can’t be defined unequivocally – Polish and American gamers have differences

Gamer can’t be defined unequivocally – Polish and American gamers have differences

  • Post author:Simo Natunen
  • Post published:November 20, 2020
  • Post category:Game Research Highlights

Gamers in Poland and the United States differ from time used playing games and gaming devices used but play similar types of games. #gamer #research #gamerculture

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Read more about the article Genshin Impact – A New Standard for Free-to-Play Games?

Genshin Impact – A New Standard for Free-to-Play Games?

  • Post author:AAhonen
  • Post published:November 9, 2020
  • Post category:Game Reviews

With fast-paced combat, beautiful anime-styled graphics, a vast, expansive world full of secrets and surprise, Genshin Impact, is a lovingly crafted experience that raises the bar for other free-to-play games to aspire to.

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Read more about the article Baal, Baal, Baal – I’m looting for a good time

Baal, Baal, Baal – I’m looting for a good time

  • Post author:Sanna-Mari Mustonen
  • Post published:November 8, 2020
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Diablo 2: Lord of Destruction is still after 20 years a great way to spend your Friday evenings. Hack away through hordes of demons for some relaxation, for thrills, try hardcore! Either way, do not forget to pick up the loot!

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Read more about the article Spelunky 2 is a thrilling death machine

Spelunky 2 is a thrilling death machine

  • Post author:Teemu M.
  • Post published:November 6, 2020
  • Post category:Game Reviews
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In Spelunky 2, you take the role of an adventurer exploring the mysteries of a living world beneath the moon’s surface. Expect to die in this 2d action platformer – frequently. With each death comes learning.

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Read more about the article Abandonment and the struggle for survival – The Long Dark

Abandonment and the struggle for survival – The Long Dark

  • Post author:TMansikkamaki
  • Post published:April 28, 2020
  • Post category:Game Reviews

A first-person survival video game with the most beautiful and darkly sights, The Long Dark opens up the world of the Canadian wilderness to anyone who dares venture forth.

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Read more about the article Escape From Tarkov – An extremely intense looter-shooter

Escape From Tarkov – An extremely intense looter-shooter

  • Post author:Markus Kämäräinen
  • Post published:March 18, 2020
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Escape From Tarkov can be incredibly fun and extremely infuriating at the same time. It's an intense experience that calls the player to do just one more raid, again and again.

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Read more about the article Fresh Blood in Survival Horror – Darkwood

Fresh Blood in Survival Horror – Darkwood

  • Post author:Pietari Kaartinen
  • Post published:January 19, 2020
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Darkwood blends survival horror and roguelike elements seamlessly and still somehow avoids the major pitfalls of either genre.

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